One of our HopeWest Kids grief groups is called Grief’s Garden. This group provides not only a safe space for children to receive support through their grief journey, but also to grow as individuals. “They learned about planting and tending to seeds, plants, and...
Our passionate community of volunteers often go above and beyond for our patients. Just like HopeWest Delta County volunteer, Dave Armlovich. Since early 2019, Dave has been providing companionship and respite to many of our HopeWest patients. Recently, he was...
Volunteering Changes the World — One Creative Project at a Time In 2002, after the death of his partner, Montrose volunteer Ron knew that he wanted to get involved. “Hospice helped us so much and what they did for my partner and me – well, let’s just say it’s an honor...
The kindness shown amongst each other can leave a lasting effect. With an overflow of holiday spirit, Triad EAP partnered with HopeWest to bring gifts to patients in need of a little extra kindness and cheer during this past holiday season. One of the patients who...
Our Montrose office was surprised recently by jeff brown, the spouse of a former patient. He not only donated this incredible handmade plaque, but created it! He even wrote the inscription. Jeff’s beautiful words and unique gift, made from Alligator Juniper from a New...
The venue and time of year might have been different, but the intention was the same—our community coming together to raise money to ensure hospice and palliative care services—here at home. We celebrated with of our friends in Plateau Valley at our Party for the Park...
December 2020 Dearest Friends, If there has ever been a year when “hope” should be a theme, it has been 2020, right? Wow. This year has truly been a defining one in our lifetimes. So many losses and so much sickness. For those of you who have lost a loved one during...